At the time, authorities searched for a possible jumper, but no one was found. Someone was reportedly seen walking on the span, according to a spokesman for the NYPD's Deputy Commissioner of Public Information, but a source with knowledge of the investigation said it was possible the vehicle had broken down and the driver walked away to seek help.

However, the body of Joshua Milinazzo was found floating in Raritan Bay off New Jersey by a fisherman at about 10:30 a.m. Monday, according to Sgt. Gregory Willliams of the New Jersey State Police.

Further investigation in collaboration with the NYPD determined that Milinazzo had jumped from the bridge Aug. 4, Williams said.

Milinazzo was reported missing from his Bulls Head home that same day, according to an NYPD source.

According to the Matthew Funeral Home's website, he was the son of Guy Milinazzo and Sherri Milinazzo, and the stepson of Marianna Milinazzo. Among those surviving him are his longtime partner, Alexandra D'Arigo; his children, Talia Rae and Leo Joshua Milinazzo, and his sisters, Rebecca and Melissa Milinazzo.